Nightwatcher

"Yes, everything is ready now, only the princess is missing."

Chu Xianglong lowered his voice and spoke in a voice that only he and Emperor Yuan Jing could hear.

The old emperor's expressionless face showed uncontrollable joy. He took a deep breath, suppressed the laughter rushing down his throat, and nodded slowly:

"Very good, Prince Huai did not disappoint me, very good, very good!"

Chu Xianglong continued: "I have one more request. I have something wrong in my practice. I can't fight for a long time and fight with all my strength. Please send someone to escort the princess to the north."

The old emperor looked at him with sharp eyes, and questioned: "At this moment, something went wrong in practicing?"

Chu Xianglong quickly lowered his head, clasped his fists, and said in panic, "Your Majesty, forgive me, Your Majesty forgive me."

He knew that the old emperor was suspicious by nature, and if he didn't explain this matter clearly, even if he was the confidant of King Zhenbei, the old emperor would doubt it.

So he explained the process of coercing Xu Qi'an King Kong's magical skills together with Cao Guogong through the imperial examination fraud case in detail.

"Asshole!"

After hearing this, Emperor Yuan Jing was furious, kicked Chu Xianglong flying, his beard and hair stretched out, and shouted angrily in a low voice: "If I didn't still expect you to do things, I would behead your dog right now."

Chu Xianglong fell to the ground and couldn't get up.

Emperor Yuan Jing paced back and forth in the imperial study, pondering: "It's too eye-catching to send the imperial guards to escort, it's not appropriate. The transportation of grain and grass is slow, and the preparations are not yet ready. If you go with grain and grass, it will be late spring or even early summer in the north.

"All the parties in the court have written letters repeatedly, sending people to thoroughly investigate the three thousand miles of bloody massacre. In this way, let the princess go with the team going north to investigate the case. It can not only cover people's eyes and ears, but also have expert guards."

After finishing speaking, Emperor Yuan Jing still shook his head: "It's still not right, the concubine's appearance is magnificent, even though there is a spell to shield the breath, but her appearance"

Chu Xianglong's eyes lit up, and said: "This is easy to handle, Your Majesty, the princess has a magic weapon, which can not only change her appearance, but also cover up her breath, turning her into an ordinary woman."

Emperor Yuan Jing frowned, "Where did she get the magic weapon?"

Chu Xianglong said: "The princess said it was a gift from the national teacher. She used this thing to sneak out of the house several times."

Emperor Yuan Jing was silent for a moment, and said: "This matter is settled for the time being, and the details will be discussed later."

Xu Qi'an walked to the Star Observation Tower, with Zhong Li on the left, Li Miaozhen on the right, and a group of people behind him: Heng Yuan, Chu Yuanzhen, Lina, Su Su and others.

Yang Qianhuan was not in the team, he returned to Si Tianjian one step ahead, if he followed in the team, it would be very difficult for him.

If he ran ahead of the crowd, the juniors in Guanxinglou could see his face. If he ran behind the crowd, the crowd on the street could see his profile.

Yang Qianhuan observed Wei Yuan and Jian Zheng for many years, and came up with a set of principles, big people don't go out, for example, Jian Zheng, a bad old man, would just sit in a daze and drink at the gossip table.

The important people travel in carriages, which also blocks the opportunity for the mob to appreciate their faces.

So when he heard that Xu Qi'an and others were coming to Si Tianjian, Yang Qianhuan left first.

"Master, can I get a physical body soon?" Susu's paper face flushed with excitement.

Li Miaozhen didn't answer, but there was hope in her eyes, if she could reshape Susu's physical body, it would be the fulfillment of this maid's long-cherished wish for many years.

Chu Yuanzhen and others were purely interested in Song Qing's works.

Si Tianjian Song Qing, known as the first person in alchemy under the supervision, has a reputation far and wide, and they have long admired it.

The reason why it was ranked below Jianzheng was because Jianzheng was forcibly suppressed by first-grade warlocks. In terms of bells and whistles and the development of alchemy, Jianzheng might not be as good as Song Qing.

In the past, he was not qualified to enter Sitianjian, but now Xu Qi'an is leading the way. It is a rare opportunity. Naturally, he wants to visit and see Song Qing's alchemy, as well as the Star Observation Building.

Approaching the Star Observation Tower, a figure in a yellow dress suddenly appeared in the lobby on the first floor, with big eyes and an oval face, Chu Caiwei came out to greet her with a sweet smile.

Lina greeted her happily.

"I packed a table of meals in Guiyue Tower, and I'm waiting for you." Chu Caiwei jumped up and down.

"Is there any sauced pig's trotters, preserved duck, fish roe soup that I like to eat?" Lina jumped happily.

"Yes, yes, hey, isn't Lingyin here?"

"She was left in the mansion by her mother, crying loudly."

"It's so pitiful, she didn't come, so all the food is ours, hahaha."

"I think so too, hee hee."

The two girls held hands, left everyone behind, and walked away.

Xu Qi'an opened his mouth, turned his head and said to everyone: "I am familiar with Si Tianjian, and it is the same if I show you around."

He has asked Yang Qianhuan to come back and send a letter, telling Song Qing that he wants to bring friends to visit Sitianjian.

Stepping into the lobby, you can feel the smell of medicinal materials, and the doctors in white are busy with their heads down, cutting medicinal materials, boiling medicinal juice, or reading medical books

At this time, all the doctors stopped their work at the same time, looked at the entrance of the lobby, and greeted loudly: "Mr. Xu!"

No one was surprised by the respectful attitude of the ninth-rank doctors. When No. 1 described Tonggong Xu Qi'an's information in the ground book fragments, it was mentioned that this person is proficient in alchemy and has an excellent relationship with Song Qing of Si Tianjian. .

Moreover, although warlocks are proud and arrogant, and faintly have the posture of successors of Confucianism, the ninth rank is the ninth rank after all, and the difference in rank cannot be made up by the difference in the system.

Xu Ningyan is Jianzheng's pawn, maybe he is not good at alchemy at all, everything is an illusion created by Jianzheng, just to make him get closer to Si Tianjian reasonably, and Chu Yuanzhen thought of a deeper level to deceive people.

Xu Qi'an nodded slightly: "Everyone has worked hard, juniors, keep busy."

After saying hello, he led Chu Yuanzhen and others up the stairs, talking eloquently:

"Sitianjian has nine floors. The lobby on the first floor is the area where the ninth-rank doctors are active, the second floor is the area where the eighth-rank qi masters are active, and so on. The ninth floor is also called the Eight Diagrams Platform, which is the site of the supervisor. "

"I heard that the supervisor seems to have sat on the gossip table for many years." Li Miaozhen said.

I understand what you mean, and I also want to know, is he not shitting? Xu Qi'an complained in his heart, with a respectful attitude on the surface:

"It is said that the prisoner just wants to concentrate on looking at the world."

Concentrating on seeing the awe-inspiring respect of everyone in the world, I only feel that the image of Jian Zheng has become extremely tall unconsciously.

The style came up immediately.

The supervisor should be able to hear my flattering Xu Qi said in peace.

Continuing to go up, along the way, every sorcerer in white who met Xu Qi'an greeted him respectfully, as if a junior student met a teacher.

This made Chu Yuanzhen and the others gradually realize that something was wrong. If it was just a good relationship, why did it come to this?

Moreover, the warlocks in white never greeted Zhong Li, but Zhong Li was the fifth disciple of the supervisor, so his status should have been very high.

Well, maybe she is plagued by bad luck, and others dare not get it. Chu Yuanzhen secretly guessed.

I just thought Master Xu had a good relationship with Warlock Si Tianjian, but the respect shown by these warlocks is by no means a good relationship, which can explain the stunned number six Hengyuan.

This kid is very prestigious in Si Tianjian? Li Miaozhen thought in surprise.

Wow, Xu Ningyan, a womanizer, is really not lying. He is so popular in Si Tianjian? But I heard that sixth-grade alchemists are the most proud group of Si Tianjian, will they sell Xu Ningyan's face? Susu was both excited and worried.

"The alchemy room is on the seventh floor, and it is also the headquarters of alchemists. They study alchemy, eat and live here on weekdays." Xu Qi'an said.

The witty Susu asked a question, and said softly: "Didn't you say that the floor is determined by the grade? Alchemy is the sixth grade, so it should be on the fourth floor."

"That's the case in theory, but there is always a gap in reality. I think Senior Sister Zhong can give you the answer to this question." Xu Qi'an looked at Zhong Li, who was obediently following by her side with disheveled hair, without saying a word.

Zhong Li said in a low voice: "I am the only one in the fifth rank of Sitianjian, senior brother Yang in the fourth rank, and second senior brother in the third rank."

In the eyes of everyone staring at her, she spoke in a very low voice, not daring to speak loudly.

I understand, high-grade warlocks are rare, and it is meaningless and unnecessary for one person to occupy a floor.

Hengyuan said with emotion: "It's really difficult to be promoted in the warlock system."

Speaking of this, he and Chu Yuanzhen looked at Zhong Li together, and had a deep memory of the girl's tragic misfortune.

Zhong Li lowered her head sadly.

Susu asked in an extremely nervous tone: "Did Song Qing's body training really succeed? He, is he really willing to give it to me?"

Everyone immediately looked at Xu Qi'an.

I'm such a busy person, how can I have time to pay attention to Song Qing's ghost animal experiment. Xu Qi'an said awkwardly: "I don't know too well."

Zhong Li said in a soft voice: "Junior Brother Song has indeed concocted a person. It is said that the junior brothers of the sixth rank were all excited that day. The most surprising thing is that even Teacher Jianzheng didn't punish him.

"During that time, Junior Brother Song was very proud. However, no one had seen his finished product, except the juniors who participated in the refining at that time. For Junior Brother Song, this was a significant step forward in his alchemy career. , treat it like a treasure, and don't show it to anyone.

"Even if it's me, even Senior Brother Yang, Junior Brother Song won't show it. He said that good things are only for like-minded friends to watch, and ordinary people are not worthy of seeing his works. Of course, Senior Brother Yang doesn't bother to watch it, because in the eyes of Senior Brother Yang Here, Junior Brother Song is also an unbearably vulgar ordinary person."

At that moment, everyone looked at Xu Qi'an with distrust.

In their view, Song Qing is that kind of paranoid man who is obsessed with alchemy. It is conceivable that such a person attaches great importance to his works.

Even the senior sisters and senior brothers are not allowed to see, let alone Xu Qi'an, an outsider, although Xu Qi'an has a very good relationship with Si Tianjian. But no matter how good the relationship is, can it be better than fellow apprentices?

The light in Susu's eyes suddenly dimmed.

Li Miaozhen gave her a comforting look, and said via voice transmission: "The boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge. I will find a way to take a look at Song Qing's works."

Susu nodded, and the sound transmission replied: "The master is still reliable."

While talking and walking, everyone entered the alchemy room. In the spacious space, a group of alchemists devoted themselves to experimenting. Each of them had a table with bottles, jars, utensils, materials, etc. on the table.

"Senior Brother Song, your new type of gunpowder is not good. Every time it explodes, I suspect that Senior Sister Zhong is cursing us." Someone said.

"My new saponin formula is still one step away. If you can't develop a saponin that surpasses the current one, then this formula is meaningless."

"My alchemy is just one step away. If I fail again this time, I will lose more than one thousand taels of silver in total."

At this time, Song Qing raised her head from the desk and saw everyone entering the alchemy room.

He was taken aback for a moment, then his expression slowly distorted, and gradually became ferocious, and he roared: "Senior Sister Zhong is here!"

The entire alchemy room was silent, and then there was chaos.

"Extinguish the fire, put out the fire quickly"

"My furnace pill is useless again."

"Quick, stop, stop, the alchemy room can't explode, it's full of useless gunpowder"

The alchemists' faces were contorted, as if they were fighting, and they quickly dealt with the work at hand.

For a while, everything was calm.

"It didn't explode?"

"Is it really Fifth Senior Sister? Could it be someone else impersonating her?"

Amidst the cheers of the alchemists, Zhong Li lowered his head and walked away silently, looking lonely and pitiful.

Suddenly, someone grabbed her arm, Zhong Li turned her head, saw Xu Qi'an's displeased expression, and complained: "Where are you going? You can't go anywhere without me, just stay by my side obediently, with me around Well, it's all right."

Zhong Li stared at him for a while, his eyes hidden in his hair seemed to light up, he pecked his head vigorously, and said obediently: "En."

On the other side, the alchemists packed up the sundries, interrupted the experiment, and then raised their chins to look at everyone, their eyes full of scrutiny.

Li Miao's heart sank, she felt that this trip to Si Tianjian would probably be closed doors. However, with Xu Qi'an and Zhong Li around, they could talk to some extent.

The sorcerer of Si Tianjian is really arrogant. Just as everyone thought so, they heard Xu Qi'an frowning, and said in a domineering tone:

"Senior Brother Song, I heard that you have created a human being? My friend wants to watch it."

idiot! Is this the tone of asking for help? Li Miaozhen cursed inwardly.

Susu stomped her feet quietly, frowning anxiously.

Suddenly, loud laughter sounded and echoed in the alchemy room. Song Qing greeted him with open arms, as enthusiastic as seeing a long-lost brother:

"Mr. Xu, you are finally here. You have been back to Beijing for several months, and you have been to the Sitianjian countless times, but you only know that you are fooling around with Senior Sister Zhong, and you have completely forgotten about the great alchemy career."

Other alchemists gathered around in surprise, shouting excitedly:

"Master Xu, you are finally here."

"Many of the alchemy techniques we have recently developed are stuck at the bottleneck. Brothers discuss day and night, without a clue, and are waiting for you with eager anticipation."

"Master Xu, please, can you spare some more time to come to Si Tianjian, alchemy needs you."

"Master Xu, has the next volume of the blue book been written yet? We have been waiting for half a year."

The crowd was surging, and Li Miaozhen was shoved and kept backing away, so she could only give up her seat.

Li Miaozhen's expression was blank, she looked at the alchemists, her haughty expression disappeared, this group of white clothes were full of joy and excitement, surrounded Xu Qi'an, chattering and chattering endlessly.

From their eyes, it can be seen that Xu Qi'an's status seems to be very high, and everyone respects them from the bottom of their hearts, especially when mentioning the blue book, his posture is very low.

I don't know if it was an illusion, but Li Miaozhen had the illusion that they were waiting for alms.

It's ridiculous, it's ridiculous.

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